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University of Iowa Nursing 50 Newton Road Iowa City, IA 52242-1121 US   Phone: 1-319 335-9214 Fax: 1-319-335-9990   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.N. – Focal areas: Child Health, Adult Health, Gerontology, or Community Health; M.S.N. - Clini Doctoral Ph.D. – Focal areas: Adult and Gero, Nursing Administration (*No.1), Child and Family, Nursing Info On Campus   Iowa’s top-ranked graduate program prepares advanced practitioners in anesthesia, gerontology, child health, informatics, genetics and more. Master’s, Ph.D. and D.N.P. degrees with full-time, part-time and online options available. Master’s Program Graduates of the MSN program at The University of Iowa practice as clinical specialists, nurse managers, and nurse educators. Six of our programs are ranked among the top 11 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s survey of public universities. * The MSN degree can be tailored to meet the needs of most students seeking a higher degree of nursing practice. Minimum requirements for the master's degree in nursing vary from 33 - 61 semester hours, depending on the area of study. The basic program of study for the master's degree is the 33-semester hour Basic MSN program, which is ranked No. 9 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, includes core and advanced core courses. Elective courses allow students to focus on a variety of areas of interest. Doctor of Philosophy Program The PhD program at Iowa prepares individuals to conduct research in nursing, to expand the nursing knowledge base, and to collaborate in interdisciplinary research. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as researchers, faculty, consultants, and as leaders within the profession, in health policy making agencies, and within the health care delivery system. Iowa faculty are recognized internationally for their cutting-edge research in a variety of nursing fields, and understand the student’s need for flexible programs and individualized study. You may enter with a BSN or MSN. Many choose part-time study and complete the PhD while continuing to work full-time. Doctor of Nursing Practice Program The D.N.P. is the terminal degree for nurse practitioners. Iowa’s program includes emphasis on leadership training and immersion in public policy and advocacy, specialty systems, nursing informatics, and change theory     Accreditation Information: Accreditation Information The University of Iowa College of Nursing is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2827  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3216  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1020  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17360  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable